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HR 8650 116th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Appropriations Executive agency funding and structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Poverty and welfare assistance Rural conditions and development State and local government operations Telecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

Introduced: October 20, 2020 Introduced by: Williams, Roger Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Eliminate the Digital Divide Act

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers.

What's happening now October 20, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  • S 4789 Related bill Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8650: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8650/
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"H.R. 8650: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8650/.
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